Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Ease During Childbirth: Recalling the Strength of Sayyidah Maryam (AS)

Pregnancy & Newborn
QuranQuran 19:23

ููŽุฃูŽุฌูŽุงุกูŽู‡ูŽุง ุงู„ู’ู…ูŽุฎูŽุงุถู ุฅูู„ูŽู‰ูฐ ุฌูุฐู’ุนู ุงู„ู†ู‘ูŽุฎู’ู„ูŽุฉู ู‚ูŽุงู„ูŽุชู’ ูŠูŽุง ู„ูŽูŠู’ุชูŽู†ููŠ ู…ูุชู‘ู ู‚ูŽุจู’ู„ูŽ ู‡ูŽูฐุฐูŽุง ูˆูŽูƒูู†ุชู ู†ูŽุณู’ูŠู‹ุง ู…ู‘ูŽู†ุณููŠู‘ู‹ุง

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Then the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. She said, 'Oh, I wish I had died before this and had been forgotten, completely forgotten!'

Fa-ajaa'aha-l-makhadu ila jidh'i-n-nakhla qalat ya laytani mittu qabla hadha wa kuntu nasyan mansiyya

When to Read

This verse is recited as a powerful reminder of the immense physical and emotional trial Sayyidah Maryam (peace be upon her) endured. While not a direct dua to be recited *during* labor pains by expecting mothers, it serves as a profound contemplation point. Reciting it can foster patience, strength, and a deep connection to the trials of the prophets and righteous women, reminding us that difficult times are often followed by divine ease and blessings. It's particularly relevant for those facing difficult pregnancies or childbirth experiences, offering solace through the example of Maryam (AS).

How to Read

This verse is a reflection on a past event narrated in the Quran. It is read with contemplation and understanding of the immense hardship Sayyidah Maryam (AS) faced. The act of reciting it is a form of seeking strength and patience by reflecting on her experience and the subsequent divine support she received. It encourages us to bear our own trials with faith.

Virtues & Benefits

Reflecting on this verse offers a profound source of strength and patience during times of difficulty. It highlights the immense trials faced by the noblest of women, Sayyidah Maryam (AS), and the subsequent divine ease and miraculous provision she received (giving birth to Prophet Isa (AS) under a palm tree). This reminds us that after hardship comes ease, and that Allah (SWT) never abandons His believing servants, even in their most vulnerable moments. It fosters a deeper appreciation for the blessings of motherhood and the sacrifices involved.

Source & Authentication

QuranQuran 19:23
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Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2710

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